Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

[Mag 300]

does anyone have a good semi auto load for the M1A I have a M-21 and have been using 44 gr of rl15 and a 168 some poeple here say that this could damage the rifle ??
Thanks in advance
Bill

 

[Gazman]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

Bill....I use 42gr h4895 and 43gr of IMR 4064

Gaz

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

I use 42.2gr of IMR4064 for the 175SMK <*> Edited to mention Remington brass <*>, and would suggest you try that as is before going any higher; and if you did go higher, don't go far.

Hotloads can be more accurate, and this one is decidedly warm and nearing a hotload; but long experience says genuine hotloads are never worth the throat wear. If you're not sure, look at the fired primers. If the edges are square sharp, rather than at least small rounded, it's a hotload.

Greg

 

[Mag 300]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

spcificall looking for a 600 yd load 168 ?
or 175?

Thanks

 

[Michael]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

175Mk, win case, win primer 41 grains H-4895. Scary consistant/accurate all the way out.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

My load is a definitely supersonic 175SMK from an M1A/M14 load at 1000yd. Been known to shoot rather well from some bolt guns too. But it's not something you want to 'improve upon' by upping the charge.

Greg

 

[USMARINE1108]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

I've had great luck with LC case, 41.5gr R-15, 168SMK.

 

[Mag 300]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

I will start using the 41.5 gr of rl 15 and a 168 SMK, I want to start shooting 600 yd competition with it .

 

[Grump]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

Another "standard" load though not quite as common is 41.5 of AA 2520 and the 168-gr in military brass. Meters so well I never weighed charges.

 

[TomS308]

Re: Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

Read.. Reloading for the Match M-14

http://www.zediker.com/downloads/m14.html